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First National Survey on Anti-racism in Social Work

Iriss has published the first National Survey on Anti-racism in Social Work. Commissioned by the Scottish Government, the survey polled attitudes and experiences of racism across social work professionals in Scotland. The survey has been published alongside the Scottish Government's action…
Published 12 Aug 2025 in News
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Launch of Adult Support and Protection resource

A resource to support the participation of adults and carers throughout the Adult Support and Protection process.
Published 27 Jun 2022 in News
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Social work in Scotland 'at a critical tipping point'

A report finds that social workers are experiencing ‘moral distress’.
Published 2 Jun 2022 in News
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Our plans 2022-23

Read about our focus and priorities for the coming year.
Published 1 Jun 2022 in News
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An introduction to care home research

Guidance for care home staff produced by ENRICH.
Published 31 May 2022 in News
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Human Learning Systems: a practical guide

Improve your service - put a Human Learning Systems approach into practice.
Published 24 May 2022 in News
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We're recruiting. Join our team!

Could you be our new Head of Resources or Development Lead (Innovation and Change)?
Published 24 May 2022 in News
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Shared Care Scotland Time to Live report and stories

Research investigating the impact that the Short Breaks Fund Time to Live (TfL) grant scheme has had on the personal outcomes of unpaid adult carers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published 22 May 2022 in News
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A people-centred approach to commissioning in Wales

Learning from Wales on what's needed to support independent living and change how care and support is provided.
Published 10 May 2022 in Features
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New course on ethical commissioning

Register for a course that will help you apply ethical principles to the planning and purchase of adult social care and support services.
Published 9 May 2022 in News
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The path to Independent Living Support

Practical ways to get human rights 'right' for disabled people.
Published 2 May 2022 in Features

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